tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post8842371429568583691..comments2024-03-18T06:14:13.238-04:00Comments on Dear Lillie: Painting the Doors and Changing out the Knobs and SwitchplatesDear Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-12217975510927378212013-08-18T00:29:30.816-04:002013-08-18T00:29:30.816-04:00Thank you! And yes, the windows and the pane divid...Thank you! And yes, the windows and the pane dividers are all dark wood and yes we are painting them - it's taking FOREVER! Ugh! Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-23346876223375018452013-08-18T00:27:58.802-04:002013-08-18T00:27:58.802-04:00That's a great idea!That's a great idea! Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-23878089776341153012013-08-16T09:35:21.362-04:002013-08-16T09:35:21.362-04:00Question? Are your window trimmed in the dark stai...Question? Are your window trimmed in the dark stain and are you painting them? I've started the process of painting my trim and doors white but wasn't sure about the window panes & trim. Curious if you have run into the same situation and what you do? Love the house, looks terrific! Thanks for sharing!ann in indyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553711775365507268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-69488190817481507912013-08-16T09:32:51.296-04:002013-08-16T09:32:51.296-04:00Question? Are your windows also the dark stain and...Question? Are your windows also the dark stain and are you painting them? I've been painting our trim and doors but wasn't sure what to do about the windows. Love to know what you do! Really love what you've done and your style! Thanks for sharing. ann in indyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553711775365507268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-31650894769973038192013-08-16T00:36:15.078-04:002013-08-16T00:36:15.078-04:00Thank you! I used semi-gloss and have been really ...Thank you! I used semi-gloss and have been really happy with it so far! Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-56076157844687041842013-08-14T15:30:25.451-04:002013-08-14T15:30:25.451-04:00That seems the one thing that is forgotten at the ...That seems the one thing that is forgotten at the time of a backsplash or kitchen design is the switch plates and hardware in the room. Very neat idea, always like finding interesting ideas on recycling old material!Mike at BELK Tilehttp://www.belktile.com/switchplates/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-12647971455918626822013-08-13T07:58:05.501-04:002013-08-13T07:58:05.501-04:00Dear Lillie,
Would you please share the paint fini...Dear Lillie,<br />Would you please share the paint finish you used on the doors and trim? Love your home. I always enjoy your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-20803405445047765642013-08-12T23:36:56.648-04:002013-08-12T23:36:56.648-04:00Unfortunately I have no idea. This room and the di...Unfortunately I have no idea. This room and the dining room were already white when we moved in (the rest of the rooms were either wallpapered or peach). I haven't been able to match it yet. I asked our realtor a while ago if she could find out from the previous owners but have never heard back. Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-71647329934467783162013-08-12T23:35:14.309-04:002013-08-12T23:35:14.309-04:00I actually lightly painted over the outlets which ...I actually lightly painted over the outlets which is probably not the best idea but the dirty yellowish color was driving me insane. I plan on replacing them all with nice white switches and outlets eventually but again that might be a little further down the road because there are so many other projects ahead of that...Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-65929894122696894282013-08-12T23:33:35.553-04:002013-08-12T23:33:35.553-04:00Thanks, Jennifer! No, we just left them as is. Thanks, Jennifer! No, we just left them as is. Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-86990684521292577152013-08-12T23:32:56.139-04:002013-08-12T23:32:56.139-04:00Thank you, Diane. I am definitely doing a cheaters...Thank you, Diane. I am definitely doing a cheaters version too! Haha! I am not a good enough sewer to attempt real working ones - haha! Plus where our window is I wouldn't ever had a need to have it down - it's purely decorative. Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-40337033716897791382013-08-12T23:31:29.603-04:002013-08-12T23:31:29.603-04:00Thank you guys! I would never have thought to do t...Thank you guys! I would never have thought to do that!!! I will definitely try doing it that way when I get around to it! Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-80781291312228210122013-08-12T23:29:41.381-04:002013-08-12T23:29:41.381-04:00Oh that's a brilliant idea, Marcia! Thanks so ...Oh that's a brilliant idea, Marcia! Thanks so much for sharing it. I would not have thought to do that. I will definitely give it a try when I finally get around to attacking the hinges! Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-68436073961486029652013-08-12T23:01:31.904-04:002013-08-12T23:01:31.904-04:00I sprayed the ORB paint in a cup and then used a s...I sprayed the ORB paint in a cup and then used a small paintbrush to paint them while still on the doors. They are holding up pretty good.mcasper10https://www.blogger.com/profile/01583442654237931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-57392448258083238232013-08-12T22:18:57.441-04:002013-08-12T22:18:57.441-04:00Your trim is London fog but what color are your wa...Your trim is London fog but what color are your walls?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-72734086251654794602013-08-12T19:29:11.577-04:002013-08-12T19:29:11.577-04:00I love this! I spray painted my doorknobs, too. Gr...I love this! I spray painted my doorknobs, too. Great idea on painting the light switch plates. What did you do with the switches and outlets? Did you replace them? Did the spray painted plates match? I'd love your input!!<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-62346701925638048742013-08-12T18:39:24.740-04:002013-08-12T18:39:24.740-04:00Hi Jennifer! Been a huge fan of your blog for year...Hi Jennifer! Been a huge fan of your blog for years. The new house looks great, can't wait to see more. Did you put a sealer on the doors/trim after you painted them??Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022807100234969343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-50043122014050306952013-08-12T18:22:47.248-04:002013-08-12T18:22:47.248-04:00Such a simple and easy to make a big impact. Well ...Such a simple and easy to make a big impact. Well done!ARCpoint Labs of Portland Easthttp://www.arcpointlabs.com/portland-eastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-11750767923179627072013-08-12T16:48:39.276-04:002013-08-12T16:48:39.276-04:00Your choices for paint and hardware are wonderful ...Your choices for paint and hardware are wonderful ... oh, to have your sense of style! I am contemplating making roman shades for a set of double french doors that lead outside. Thinking about doing a fixed "cheater's version" though and putting pull down shades behind them that will stay up during the day time. While I do sew, I am a little intimidated by the thought of trying roman shades since, to me, they seem quite complicated. Maybe I just need to wait and perhaps you will give us a tutorial on how you do yours (hint, hint).<br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671289746245505479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-50844553547992402382013-08-12T16:06:59.190-04:002013-08-12T16:06:59.190-04:00Looks absolutely lovely! It seems so easy to do.Looks absolutely lovely! It seems so easy to do.BC Roofing and Remodelinghttp://www.weroofkc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-84379525891577124932013-08-12T11:01:16.593-04:002013-08-12T11:01:16.593-04:00Would love for you to do a roman shade tutorial!Would love for you to do a roman shade tutorial!Katie Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601085340134801394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-33682734323459555382013-08-12T04:39:11.277-04:002013-08-12T04:39:11.277-04:00The colour of the doors is gorgeous, and they look...The colour of the doors is gorgeous, and they look so much better with the new door knobs. What a huge difference a small change makes...xv<br /><br />http://vickiarcher.comVicki Archerhttp://vickiarcher.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-77892389830534125572013-08-11T23:42:35.874-04:002013-08-11T23:42:35.874-04:00Jen, you are putting a lot of sweat equity into th...Jen, you are putting a lot of sweat equity into this house and it looks fabulous. Love your style. Always live stopping by your blog. Full of inspiration. You have an eye for color, placement and vignettes. Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870394816890924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-20131909164003915702013-08-11T23:38:56.506-04:002013-08-11T23:38:56.506-04:00You have transformed the new place so quickly. We...You have transformed the new place so quickly. Well, it seems that way. You are putting in a lot if sweat equity, but it's paid off. You have a great eye for decorating, choosing colors and setting up vignettes. Always live stopping by your blog. Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870394816890924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927526976748945841.post-29844794091120894392013-08-11T22:59:22.065-04:002013-08-11T22:59:22.065-04:00Hi Jennifer, your house is looking more like your ...Hi Jennifer, your house is looking more like your style, I love everything you have done. I was planning on sewing a roman blind for my kitchen window this week so now can't wait to see yours. I agree with Marcia, we did our hinges exactly the same way one year ago and they look great and we saved money too.Jeninoreply@blogger.com